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The Day I Nearly Died

Dave Varty August 2, 2011 1

We rode down the rapids in our life jackets miraculously avoiding a head-on collision with the many rocky outcrops that punctuated the rapids. One canoe snapped in two. One of …

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Safari in Syd Afrika!

Rich Laburn August 1, 2011 1

Johanna Hagman visited Londolozi in January 2011 together with her family, including her grand parents and her cousins. This is an article she wrote for the WWF Panda Magazine in …

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My Friend Jerry

Tom Imrie July 29, 2011 5

I’ve written before about Jerry’s specialness as a person and I frequently introduce him to guests as the nicest person on the planet. Spending as much time as I do …

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My Friend Cry

Jacqui Marais July 21, 2011 3

During my two and a half years of working at Londolozi, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Cry Sithole. With a mile wide smile and a tacit …

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My friend Solly

Adam Bannister July 14, 2011 15

There is nothing more rewarding in the bush then tracking down ‘your own animal’. The thrill of chase…the ultimate hide and seek. Even if you don’t find the animal, the …

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A Southern Boy in Southern Africa

Londolozi Guest July 7, 2011 5

I was a long way from home when I stepped out of the twin-engine prop plane that delivered me to Londolozi on the morning of Saturday, June 18. Trying to …

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Londolozi's Fleet of Zero Emissions Vehicles: Golf Cart, Land Rover and Tractor

Land Rover’s Revolutionary Electric Game Viewer

Rich Laburn July 4, 2011 3

A few weeks ago, Land Rover unveiled their brand new electric Land Rover at South Africa’s Tourism Indaba held in Durban. Their product is, quite simply, stunning and heralds a …

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The African STAR Retreat 2011

Adam Bannister June 23, 2011 9

We sit in absolute silence gazing into the hazel eyes of a 5 ton elephant cow as she carefully and methodically uses her trunk to pick up dead pieces of …

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Pioneer Camp Bathroom and Outdoor Shower

Best of the Best – Pioneer Camp 1926

Rich Laburn June 20, 2011 1

Pioneer Camp 1926 Londolozi has been selected by Robb Report’s editors as a “Best of the Best” Resorts in our just-released signature June issue. This 23rd annual “Best of the …

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Backpacking Madagascar

Adam Bannister June 15, 2011 14

Ever since I watched the movie I had wanted to go! So why wait and wish any longer? At least that was my thinking when I made a rash decision …

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1926 – Londolozi’s Private Collection Body Range

Rich Laburn May 23, 2011 1

Londolozi’s new signature body range was inspired by the seasonal bounty of untamed Africa and the sensuous allure of clean running streams. Set deep in the heart of 6 million …

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Ranger of the Year

Rich Laburn May 18, 2011 2

“A true, professional ranger is not only a competent ornithologist, tracker, protector, botanist, behavioral specialist and inquisitive naturalist but also a patient, well groomed, kind, passionate, selfless and enthusiastic people’s …

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Granite Suites – Not about the Bathroom

Rich Laburn May 17, 2011 7

Londolozi has once again pushed the boundaries to create an authentic safari experience. A while back the Varty family declared that a true wilderness experience was, “not about the bathroom.” …

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‘The Best Wedding I have Ever Photographed’

Rich Laburn May 9, 2011 4

In October last year, Londolozi was incredibly pleased to host a fairytale wedding for two of our closest ambassadors and their friends. In the midst of the wedding party was …

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Love and Pride

Rich Laburn May 6, 2011 5

“From their base at Londolozi, the pioneering game reserve in the Sabi Sands that has been home to their family for four generations, sister and brother Bronwyn and Boyd Varty …

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